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Caesars Sports warns USA World Cup run would be 'biggest loss ever' on a soccer tournament
The United States has become the most-backed team in World Cup futures at Caesars Sports, creating a sizable sportsbook liability. Despite a 3-2 loss to Türkiye in stoppage time, public support for the host nation has not wavered.
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Messi breaks record to score in seven straight World Cup games with 19th career goal
Lionel Messi became the first player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches, netting a trademark free kick in the 80th minute as Argentina closed out Group J against Jordan.
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How Tottenham have twice raided World Cup stages to land key signings
With World Cup 2026 underway, Tottenham's transfer history shows they are willing to act on tournament performances. Brennan Johnson's £47.5m move from Nottingham Forest and William Gallas's arrival after 2010 are two notable examples.
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Anderson signed but City's midfield rebuild is far from over as Grealish and Bouaddi situations remain unresolved
Manchester City have agreed a club-record £116m deal for Elliot Anderson, but significant uncertainty remains across their squad, with questions over Jack Grealish, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic and right-back cover all still to be resolved.
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Messi scores in seventh straight World Cup as England face DR Congo with injury crisis deepening
Lionel Messi extended his all-time World Cup record to 19 goals and became the first player to score in seven consecutive tournaments, while England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L but lost another defender to injury ahead of their Round of 32 tie against DR Congo.
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France 1998 World Cup winner Guivarc'h left football at 31 to sell swimming pools
Stéphane Guivarc'h was a key figure in France's iconic 1998 World Cup triumph but walked away from football at 31 to become a swimming pool salesman, cutting ties with many former teammates in the process.
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Arsenal overhaul backroom staff after first Premier League title in 22 years
Arsenal are restructuring their medical and performance departments following their Premier League title win, with lead performance coach Sam Wilson and head of sports medicine Dr. Zafar Iqbal both departing after a season blighted by injuries.
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United close in on £75m Nmecha as teenage prospect Orozco arrives in Manchester
Manchester United have approached Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, whose buyout clause stands at £75.5 million, while Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco has flown to Manchester ahead of his official registration on July 13.
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Kalajdzic heads last-second equaliser to keep Austria alive in 3-3 thriller with Algeria
Substitute Sasa Kalajdzic headed home a cross in the dying seconds to earn Austria a 3-3 draw with Algeria in Kansas City, sending both sides into the World Cup last 32 and eliminating Iran.
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McKee outpoints Isbulaev and Carmouche submits Araujo to headline PFL San Diego
A.J. McKee moved to 3-0 since returning to featherweight with a unanimous decision over unbeaten Kazakh prospect Salamat Isbulaev at Pechanga Arena on Saturday. In the co-main event, Liz Carmouche guillotined Viviane Araujo in Round 2 to strengthen her case for the vacant PFL flyweight title.
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Messi scores in seven straight World Cup games as Argentina top Group J with perfect record
Lionel Messi came off the bench to set a new record of scoring in seven consecutive World Cup matches, netting his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to finish top of Group J with three wins from three.
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McKee dominates Isbulaev in PFL San Diego to demand featherweight title shot
A.J. McKee extended his winning streak to three with a commanding 30-27 unanimous decision over Salamat Isbulaev in the PFL San Diego main event, using relentless grappling and ground-and-pound to control all three rounds before calling for the featherweight title.
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Coventry City target free transfer for Tuanzebe as Lampard builds Premier League squad
Newly promoted Coventry City are weighing up a free transfer move for Burnley defender Axel Tuanzebe, whose contract expires this summer. The DR Congo international, 28, caught the eye during Burnley's relegated season and is currently at the World Cup.
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US reporter apologises for dismissing Bosnia ahead of World Cup Round of 32 clash
ABC Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez issued a public apology after boasting on air that she could not find Bosnia and Herzegovina on a map and did not want to know anything about the nation before the USA's World Cup Round of 32 tie.
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Messi scores in seventh straight World Cup game as Argentina win all three group matches
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a late free kick against Jordan, becoming the first player ever to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. Argentina won 3-1 to complete a perfect group stage, their first time winning all three group games at a finals.
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PFL San Diego salary breakdown: Main event loser Isbulaev earned just $10,000
Official PFL San Diego fighter salaries released by the California State Athletic Commission show A.J. McKee earned $100,000 and Liz Carmouche took home $100,000 after her win bonus, while main event opponent Salamat Isbulaev received just $10,000 in defeat.
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Nottingham Forest's £116m Anderson windfall could fund £35m Curtis Jones sale to rivals
Manchester City's imminent £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest could trigger a chain reaction, with Forest reportedly eyeing Liverpool's Curtis Jones as a replacement for around £35m.
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England face DR Congo in World Cup round of 32 after topping Group L
Thomas Tuchel's England will meet DR Congo in Atlanta on July 1 after finishing top of Group L with seven points. All 16 round of 32 fixtures are now confirmed, with Brazil vs Japan and France vs Sweden among the standout ties.
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Ederson deal done but United face uphill battle to reshape midfield and attack this summer
Manchester United have a deal in place for Brazil midfielder Ederson but remain frustrated in their pursuit of further additions, with Mateus Fernandes, a left-sided player, a backup goalkeeper, and another forward all still on the agenda.
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United close in on Nmecha as teenage Colombian 'next Caicedo' arrives for medical
Manchester United have made contact with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, whose £75.5m buyout clause has not deterred the club, while Colombian prospect Cristian Orozco has flown to Manchester ahead of his 18th birthday to begin his medical.
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